Eggs and dairy
Substitutes for sour cream
Sour cream adds tang, richness and moisture. In baking it keeps cakes tender; in hot dishes it can split if it boils.
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Plain Greek yogurt
- How much
- The same amount (full-fat for baking)
- How
- Stir it into hot dishes off the heat.
- What changes
- Tangier and a little less rich. Bakes stay moist. It splits more easily than sour cream when boiled.
- Best in
- Dips, toppings, coffee cake, muffins, tacos.
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Crème fraîche
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Richer and milder, and it doesn't curdle in hot sauces.
- Best in
- Soups, pan sauces, toppings.
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Cottage cheese, blended
- How much
- The same amount, blended smooth with a squeeze of lemon
- What changes
- Milder and less rich, with more protein.
- Best in
- Dips, baked potatoes.
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Plant-based sour cream
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Close for dips and toppings; in baking, cakes can be a little denser.
- Best in
- Dips, tacos, baked potatoes.
Simmerbee recipes with sour cream (19)
- Bakery-Style Blueberry Streusel Muffins
- Broiled Street-Style Corn with Cotija and Lime
- Buttermilk Herb Ranch-Style Dressing
- Caramelized French Onion Dip
- Cheesy Twice-Baked Potatoes
- Chicken Enchiladas with Red Chile Sauce
- Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing
- Classic Crispy Potato Latkes
- Classic Seven-Layer Dip
- Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff
- Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas
- Crispy Oven-Baked Fish Tacos
- Crispy-Skin Baked Potatoes
- Ground Beef Taco Salad
- Hot Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Loaded Baked Potato Soup
- New York-Style Cheesecake
- Rainbow Veggie Cream Cheese Pinwheels
- Weeknight Beef Stroganoff
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More eggs and dairy swaps
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Ingredient guide: Sour cream: pick, store and measure